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  Caselabs S3 Caselabs S3

  My computer build is a multi-purpose system and also a love letter to the amazing retro cases from Caselabs. Caselabs went... My computer build is a multi-purpose system and also a love letter to the amazing retro cases from Caselabs. Caselabs went bankrupt in 2018 due to the increase in import tariffs. So, to this day, finding any Caselabs product is rare and treated as collectible. My computer build features a Caselabs S3 with a black interior and white exterior. It is water-cooled using EKWB fittings and waterblocks. The coolant is a Mayhems pastel coolant that changes colors from yellow to green depending on the light. I use my computer for school, but I also built it to play 4k games without breaking a sweat. Some of the best games I've played using this computer are Death Stranding, Horizon Zero Dawn, SMITE, and Elden Ring. Some improvements I would make would be to make the custom cables shorter, just so I can reach the drain valve a little easier.

  $2,336.93

  Fernando A

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  New Home Machine New Home Machine

  This is a new home machine to replace my venerable but arthritic 3rd Gen i7. The old machine was a Shuttle SZ77r5 with 32 GB... This is a new home machine to replace my venerable but arthritic 3rd Gen i7. The old machine was a Shuttle SZ77r5 with 32 GB of RAM and an i7-3770k with an EVGA NVidia 1650 (the only part that has survived into the new build). The new machine is quite an upgrade, with an i7-14700 and 64 GB of RAM, Two WD black 850x SSDs running NVMe (2TB and 4TB), all housed in a Phanteks Evo Shift XT case, cooled with a Cooler Master 240 Atmos ARGB AIO. The new Case is an even tighter fit than the old Shuttle case, though longer and taller. The case has a nice solid feel though it's not great for travel. I'm happy that it comes with a front USBC and USB3.1 port. Unfortunately the integrated color selector and mode switches running off the integrated infinity panel, don't talk to the ASRock RGB controller and are just overridden by it, so no front panel button control for lighting unless I dump the MB integration. Securing the Micro-ITX board required tweezers and patience to line up everything, particularly on the bottom, and some of the CPU and Fan headers end up right at the bottom of the case since the MB ends up almost upside down, making it a challenge to connect them after mounting the board. I'm fairly happy with the cable routing otherwise, though I do wish the bottom of the Phanteks chassis (it sits inside the Aluminum outer case) did come apart for easier access, but it is unfortunately riveted to the chassis elements instead of screwed in. It would also be a nice place to mount a fan at the bottom of the case, and it would provide welcome access to the 'top' of the MB for all the FAN headers and mounting screws. But I'm satisfied overall. I do plan to upgrade the graphics card (Christmas maybe), but this is much more of a general purpose DEV/IT Admin/Home PC and I don't game much so it's not that pressing to me. Right now I use it to support a number of Virtualbox VMs and for personal development work.

  $1,732.94

  Miguel C

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  Woodinator 5000 A.K.A. CYBERWOOD... Woodinator 5000 A.K.A. CYBERWOOD Structure Fire Starter

  I’ve always wanted to build a PC case made of wood. I’ve sketched designs, browsed Reddit, and became determined to make it... I’ve always wanted to build a PC case made of wood. I’ve sketched designs, browsed Reddit, and became determined to make it a reality. I stumbled across a MATX CYBERWOOD case, but to be completely candid, I was not impressed with the design, look or layout of the case. Plus, who uses acrylic side panels these days? I dismissed it, and forgot about it, until I found out CYBERWOOD released another case – this time an ITX case called the M1. However, the original cost seemed excessive for what it was, so I decided not to buy one. Fast-forward to January of 2024, and Amazon suggested the M1 case when I was browsing other SFF cases. Some how I was able to pick up the case bundled with a gen 3.0 riser cable for $37.65. I purchased one immediately, without a plan or knowing what I should do with it. I have an older ITX system (it runs PLEX and a NES emulator) that I originally decided to transfer into this case, but after I started the build, I realized the parts doesn’t do this case justice. It’s unique, special and pretty cool. My photos show how I started the build with these older parts but swapped them for more powerful hardware. To be clear, building in this case is work, but that’s OK, because it’s not annoying – it’s just oddly satisfying. Assembling every part is time consuming, and making everything fit can be a challenge. Parts that ought to fit don’t, and I had to be creative with cable management. I had to make a notch in the wooden power supply bracket to accommodate the switch. The case comes with filter panels, but they have to be attached with the included white tape - after you have finished the case. I ran into an issue with my BeQuiet! 120mm AIO, because the pump is designed to hang freely in the case, without contacting anything. It if does make contact with something, the pump makes a loud and obnoxious vibrating noise. So, I ordered an AIO with the pump built into the block. The Intel i5-12600KF processor is rated for 125 TDP, so most low-profile air coolers will struggle to keep it cool. I tried a Noctua NH-L9x65, but temps were all over the place and the fan contacted the side of the case – which caused it to vibrate and make excessive noise. I tried a Scythe low-profile cooler (with a height of 55mm), but it had to work hard, so the 92mm fan was always running at full speed. So, I ordered a 240mm AIO to keep up with the 12600KF. I also had to order the CYBERWOOD top expansion bay to accommodate the radiator. I had a used AMD 5700 XT on hand (purchased for $130.41) to upgrade my son’s gaming computer but decided to use it for this build, instead. It fits perfectly in the case – it’s 315mm and there is room for airflow. I had to order a gen 4.0 riser cable to get the most out of it, but the price was reasonable. The case does not come prefinished. I spent an afternoon applying 3 coats of polyurethane finish to the wood panels, and lightly sanded between coats. It’s ¼ inch plywood and needs to be protected. I’ve seen CYBERWOOD cases that were stained, but this takes away from the wood’s natural beauty. I highly recommend leaving it raw and just using wood sealer to protect it. I would build in this case again, but I don’t know if CYBERWOOD is still making this case. It appears out of stock on Amazon, but Newegg still has it listed. However, it’s priced between $125.99 and $226.99! I appear to have lucked out, when I found it for this price, and I plan to use, upgrade and enjoy it – as long as it doesn’t start a structure fire. The total build cost was about $849.83.

  $828.60

  Aaron C

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  Xbox Xbox

  No holds barred personal space heater. No holds barred personal space heater.

  $3,546.88

  Dan B

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  Clean Home Office build Clean Home Office build

  Build this for a friend for casual computing. Build this for a friend for casual computing.

  $660.95

  Jason

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  A need for something different A need for something different

  Got tired of opening up my Q58 all the time to let my gpu and cpu breath, and really wanted something different. Got lucky... Got tired of opening up my Q58 all the time to let my gpu and cpu breath, and really wanted something different. Got lucky and someone local was selling a XTIA Proto-L. Ordered some extra parts for the XTIA and went to work on 3D printing some pieces and sleeving some custom cables for the build. Made a orange set, then a purple set, and it just didn't sit well with my brand new strix 3090. So I decided to try something different and went with gunmetal paracord 425 vs the typical 550 to get some tighter sleeving. As for 3D mods, I knew I needed to add a front/side I/O since I didn't want to tilt the pc everytime I needed to plug something in, so I grabbed a cheap USB C hub from amazon and went to work tinkercading a cover/support for the side. I probably printed 5-6 different variation to finally settle with this one. I also did simple mod of creating a cover for the ugly red riser.

  $2,219.96

  Vong L

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  Small Fractal Terra Work/Gaming Build Small Fractal Terra Work/Gaming Build

  I wanted a small form factor for my office. I was coming from a full tower with a 5950x with 128gb of Ram and wanted to go... I wanted a small form factor for my office. I was coming from a full tower with a 5950x with 128gb of Ram and wanted to go to a newer platform. Going to 3D print some legs just to raise it a bit for the bottom fan to me more useful. I have a 3080 in this build but will be changing to a 4080 ProArt one they are available. I also added 3 Noctua NF-A12x15. 2 at the bottom for and 1 at the top near the psu, all on exhaust.

  $2,922.67

  Romel P

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  The Racing Rig The Racing Rig

  I soley built this computer for racing, some flying and an occasional FPS. I soley built this computer for racing, some flying and an occasional FPS.

  $3,099.92

  ThomSF88

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  Magenta Max PC Magenta Max PC

  It's meant to be a powerhouse for both gaming and video editing! It's meant to be a powerhouse for both gaming and video editing!

  $2,060.93

  Trad L

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  Fractal Terra PC Fractal Terra PC

  I built this primarily for gaming. It's wonderful and works very well. Replaced my Dell Latitude E7470 that got at most... I built this primarily for gaming. It's wonderful and works very well. Replaced my Dell Latitude E7470 that got at most about 12fps playing GTA Online and Divinity 2. It was not too difficult at all, despite being a small form factor. I do not expect to upgrade it or rebuild for many years to come, except maybe to add custom cabling. (but the stock power cables are working fine)

  $1,151.89

  Aaron B

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  SFF NR200 + 7900 XT SFF NR200 + 7900 XT

  Condensed gaming rig. I primarily wanted my desktop to take up as small a space as possible and found building out of the... Condensed gaming rig. I primarily wanted my desktop to take up as small a space as possible and found building out of the NR200 case to be very satisfying. 7900 XT plays anything thrown at it - blew through Starfield at max settings. Highly recommend undervolting the GPU to save thermals. A less power hungry CPU would be even better to reduce heat. As much as I like the SFX-L Asus Loki PSU I chose, I recommend an SFX to gain GPU clearance. Highly advise against an ATX PSU as airflow becomes very difficult to manage. I would also recommend a shorter cooler than the Noctua NH-D15 as I had to force the mesh side panel closed.

  $2,345.89

  Alex P

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  Packed Revolt 3 Packed Revolt 3

  I chose this case because of the very limited space I had to put a pc on the desk of my new room. Laying vertically it fits... I chose this case because of the very limited space I had to put a pc on the desk of my new room. Laying vertically it fits perfect and easily leaves enough room for a two monitor setup!

  $1,458.91

  Maxwell1234

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  1080p gaming I3, mostly used parts 1080p gaming I3, mostly used parts

  just for casual gaming just for casual gaming

  $419.00

  brandon h

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  The Lunchbox The Lunchbox

  Fast enough for most AAA games at 1440/90 and esports at 165+. Very cool and quiet despite size. Fast enough for most AAA games at 1440/90 and esports at 165+. Very cool and quiet despite size.

  $947.95

  Saad K

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  Dark Forest Dark Forest

  It's my first build ever after years of making mock PC lists on the MicroCenter custom PC builder. It's for everything from... It's my first build ever after years of making mock PC lists on the MicroCenter custom PC builder. It's for everything from gaming to audio production with some CAD on the side. It was a little bit of a struggle to build in it being my first build was in an ITX case, but overall I love how it turned out and am excited to complete my entire setup!

  $1,398.86

  McCleland I

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  Velka 5 SFFPC Velka 5 SFFPC

  Use the computer to power my sim racing rig. It's a <5L PC with the most powerful parts that can fit in a computer its... Use the computer to power my sim racing rig. It's a <5L PC with the most powerful parts that can fit in a computer its size, at least at the time I built it.

  $1,326.95

  Leo C

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  Project Johnson Project Johnson

  I built this pc for playing Valorant and Apex Legends. I do not talk to my family much as I am a full time gamer. Thank you... I built this pc for playing Valorant and Apex Legends. I do not talk to my family much as I am a full time gamer. Thank you Micro Center for this great pc build.

  $1,565.90

  Jaxson P

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  Nightrider Nightrider

  Gaming with friends and watching videos and surfing the web. Gaming with friends and watching videos and surfing the web.

  $1,182.93

  Hashim K

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  duB's SFF PC duB's SFF PC

  A "no compromises" small form factor PC that is mainly used for gaming and general content consumption. A "no compromises" small form factor PC that is mainly used for gaming and general content consumption.

  $3,284.89

  duB

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  First Mini ITX Case First Mini ITX Case

  Finally decided on building a small form factor PC. Fits in my trunk nicely for those long road trips. Mostly used for light... Finally decided on building a small form factor PC. Fits in my trunk nicely for those long road trips. Mostly used for light gaming and leisure.

  $1,032.94

  Henry Ngai

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  Workhorse Workhorse

  For working and occasional Steam play For working and occasional Steam play

  $744.94

  aerosnow

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  ROG Z11 Build ROG Z11 Build

  I built this as a med-high-end gaming rig to enjoy FPS games like Apex Legends and Cyberpunk 2077. In hindsight, I'd have... I built this as a med-high-end gaming rig to enjoy FPS games like Apex Legends and Cyberpunk 2077. In hindsight, I'd have opted for more storage.

  $1,832.92

  Ka Ho C

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  OpenDA6 OpenDA6

  I built this as a an office desk PC and wanted to build a ITX PC and wanted to show off my components. The Streamcom DA6... I built this as a an office desk PC and wanted to build a ITX PC and wanted to show off my components. The Streamcom DA6 features an open air frame with no covers, which allows me to show off all my components, especially the GPU. Unfortunately the case does now allow me to put very large GPUs in. I purchased the 13600k as it was able to be cooled enough by the Noctua low profile cooler. While I was contemplating on getting a 13700k or 13900k, I was hesitant as those are not able to stay cool without thermal throttling alot by a low profile cooler. Cable management was tedious but I spend quite a bit of time to make sure it was cleanly tucked away.

  $1,366.86

  TypeXD

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  Dan A4 H2O Dan A4 H2O

  Compact Gaming Compact Gaming

  $542.96

  Vishal I

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